Marlene Ruth Merritt

MARLENE MERRITT With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ms. Marlene Ruth Merritt. Marlene died on September 17, 2023, from a long-term illness and passed peacefully. Marlene Merritt was born in Idaho Falls, ID on April 3, 1938, to Martell and Annette (Walker) Orme. Her parents and brothers predeceased her. Marlene was preceded in her death by her husband James Sisemore and Alan Merritt.

Alan and Marlene in their over 25 years of marriage raised a blended family of her daughter and Alan's three sons; they also worked at IBM and developed a warehouse real estate business together. Marlene is survived by her daughter Leslie Sisemore Landis (husband Dan) formerly of Sherman TX, her three grandchildren (Katherine, John, and Christine) and five great grandchildren and three stepsons Jason Merritt (wife Debra and three children and one great grand-child) of Jacksonville, FL, Clinton Merritt (wife Eileen and two children and two great grand-children) of Waynesboro VA, and Matt Merritt (wife Denise and one child) of Sun City Center FL. She is also survived by numerous sisters-in-law's, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews from all the families.

Marlene worked in sales for IBM Office Enhancement Division and was one of the first salespeople to introduce electric typewriters and other automation equipment into corporate America. In the 1970s she was a mentor for many women over the years. During her life Marlene moved in support of IBM's needs and lived in Salt Lake City UT, Seattle WA, San Jose CA, Carmel IN, and Dallas TX. After retiring from IBM, she lived in Dallas, San Antonio and Sherman TX.

Marlene loved to travel and see the world and visited almost every country making friends coast to coast and in Europe. Her friendship lasted 60 years. Others who lovingly helped Marlene in her last years were the Brookdale Senior Living Home, Home Instead and Hospice Plus in Sherman, Texas. Brookdale staff and support staff include Sarah, Ashlee, Patrick, Elizabeth, Kaylee, Tarin, LaToya, and Austin. Her companions at Home Instead include Cristin, Kayla, Frances, and Ireland. Hospice Plus care to Marlene included Danita, Jack, Katie, Jessica and Danielle. There were many others who provided wonderful comfort. Many thanks from the family to you all.

Marlene's daughter Leslie laid her to rest in her hometown, Idaho Falls ID, next to her parents.